Suicide Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

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Suicide expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychiatry, psychology, emergency medicine, corrections, and forensic mental health. Some of the most common specialties include suicide risk assessment, standard of care, crisis intervention, and institutional liability. They can opine on the effects of negligence, inadequate monitoring, improper discharge planning, and failure to prevent self-harm.

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  • Review Fee $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $175/hr

    This expert has 18+ years of experience in the supportive housing and managed care fields. Currently, he serves as the executive director of an organization that combats homelessness in northern New Jersey; this line of works brings him into continuous contact with clients suffering from mental illness, substance abuse issues.

    Executive Director, An NJ supportive housing organization

    Master of Applied Science (MASc), Fairleigh Dickinson University

    Township Of Washington,

    New Jersey

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  • Review Fee $225/hr

    This certified clinical psychologist is a fellow of such prestigious professional societies as the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and has been fellowship trained at among the top institutions for psychiatry in the country. He is published in his field, and practices both in a hospital setting and in private practice.

    Medical Staff Psychologist, Major healthcare network

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Immaculata College

    Havertown,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This expert has been practicing for over 40 years and has experience in both hospital and ambulatory care settings. A Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist, she has been honored as a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. A Former President of the Greater New York Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, she is a reviewer for the Journal of Pediatric Nursing, the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, as well as The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners. The recipient of awards such as Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island and the Nelms-Miller Editorial Award by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, she is involved in research to improve the health care outcomes for children and has been awarded thousands of dollars in grants. Currently, this expert is a Clinical Professor at a major college of nursing, where she is also the Coordinator of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program and she practices as a pediatric nurse practitioner in a pediatric ambulatory care setting for at-risk infants, children, adolescents, and young adults as part of her faculty practice.

    Consultant, A Consultancy in NY

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Adelphi University

    Levittown,

    New York

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  • As a Residence Case Manager for a major Cerebral Palsy corporation, this expert supervised staff at two residential locations and managed the cases for up to 12 consumers, preparing all program documentation for consumers based on Residential Habilitation Plans and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities regulations Currently, and since January 2010, this expert is a Director at United Cerebral Palsy, wherein she is the administrator of a 22-bed Intermediate Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled. She supervises a staff of 75, which includes direct care workers, management, clinical, physicians, and nursing staff. She is responsible for the training of all staff, she develops policies and procedures for all systems, and she is also in charge of all Incident Management.

    Director, United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Inc

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Concordia College

    Brooklyn,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This highly qualified expert has 22 years of experience in Child Protective Services, Mental Health, & Addiction. She earned a PhD from Rutgers University and has a broad array of expertise including Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Diversity issues, Institutional, and Evaluation services. She is a professor at a PA University, the Executive Directorof a social services nonprofit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse evaluations as well as training, consultation, and therapy, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This expert is a member of several professional organizations including the National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Society for Social Work and Research, and National Network of Social Work Managers. In her former position as Investigator and Social Worker for the CT Department of Children and Families, this expert's focus was children in the foster care system. She trained city school districts on when to make a child abuse report and trained social worker trainees regarding child protective services and assessing risk and safety.

    Assistant Professor, A University in PA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Rutgers University

    Lancaster,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $700/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned her MD from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. She then went on to complete her Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Psychiatry. After her residency, she then completed her fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. She subsequently obtained her certification as a Medical Review Officer. In addition, this expert is the American Psychiatric Association's Early Career Psychiatry Trustee at Large, serving on the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association. She also sits on several Councils and Committees for the APA. She is recognized as an expert in the fields of Addiction Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. This member is a member of numerous medical societies that include being a Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association, a Member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, The Brooklyn Psychiatric Society, The New York State Psychiatric Association, The American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, and The Medical Society of the State of New York. This expert has published 9 articles and 1 book chapter. Formerly, this expert was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stony Brook. Currently, this expert is an Inpatient Unit Director at A New York Medical Center.

    Emergency Room Psychiatrist, A medical center in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), American University of Beirut, Lebanon

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $500/hr

    This well-credentialed expert is a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Adelphi University, his M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After completing his Ph.D., the expert began his career working at the Catholic Charities foster care and group home agency in Brooklyn. He later directed a large mental health system in Oklahoma and then served as the Clinical Director of a large county mental health clinic upon returning to New York. The expert is active in New York and New Jersey as a forensic psychologist, providing testing and assessment of patients including psychological diagnosis, child abuse/neglect assessments, and alcohol/substance abuse assessments.

    Psychologist, A private practice

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Wisconsin-Madison

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $375/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr

    This highly-qualified applied behavior analysis expert has 20 years of experience in her field, specializing in autism, developmental disabilities, and early intervention. She earned her BA in clinical psychology from Lock Haven University and her MA in applied behavior analysis from Penn State University. She is a board-certified behavior analyst and certified as a Competent Learner Model coach. This expert is active in her field as a member of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysis and as an author of several peer-reviewed publications. She formerly served as a behavior analyst for Keystone Human Services, a clinical adjunct of psychiatry at Penn State College of Medicine, and the clinical director, chief clinical officer, and CEO of Vista Autism Service & The Vista School. Currently, this expert owns a private practice and serves as an ABA business and clinical consultant.

    Executive Coach and Peer Group Facilitator, A coaching organization in PA

    Master of Arts (MA), Penn State University

    Pennsylvania

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What Can a Suicide Expert Witness Opine On?

Crisis Intervention

Immediate support to stabilize the individual.

Psychiatric Evaluation

Assessment of mental health and risk factors.

Safety Planning

Creating a personalized safety plan.

Therapeutic Counseling

Ongoing therapy for emotional support.

Medication Management

Prescribing medications to manage symptoms.

Follow-up Care

Ongoing support and monitoring for recovery.

FAQs for Suicide Expert Witnesses

What is a suicide expert witness?

A suicide expert witness is a mental health or forensic professional who evaluates suicide-related cases for legal matters. They assist by reviewing records, assessing standards of care, and testifying to clarify suicide risk and prevention issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a suicide expert witness?

A suicide expert witness assists in wrongful death, medical malpractice, psychiatric negligence, jail suicide, school bullying, workplace stress, and suicide risk assessment cases.

How can a suicide expert witness evaluate institutional compliance with suicide prevention standards?

A suicide expert witness evaluates institutional compliance by reviewing policies, staff training, risk assessments, supervision, documentation, and responses against accepted suicide prevention standards.

What qualifications should attorneys look for in a suicide expert witness?

Attorneys should choose a suicide expert witness with advanced mental health credentials, forensic experience, published research, and prior testimony in suicide-related cases.

How does a suicide expert witness assess the adequacy of suicide risk documentation?

A suicide expert witness assesses the adequacy of suicide risk documentation by checking if assessments, risk factors, safety plans, and follow‑up actions are clearly recorded and clinically justified.

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